Sheep competition schedule 2023

Judging will commence from 8.30am, with a full timetable available from the Chief Sheep Steward on Saturday 26th August.

We allocate passes which are valid for Showground entry from Saturday to Monday. Buy extra tickets for Sunday and Monday through the website at www.edenbridge-show.co.uk

PASS ALLOCATION:

27th & 28th August 2023

Volunteer Agriculture Committee

Laurence Angus

Jack Benson

Mike Deakins

Rachel Fox

Rhys Grenham (Joint Chairman)

David Heasman

Brenda Hide

Melanie Isted

Edward Kingshott

Ben Maskell

Donald Masters

Jo Masters (Joint Chairman)

Claire Maydon

Beth Mellish

Bill Peters (Joint Show Chairman)

Holly Taylor (Joint Show Chairman)

Jo Masters (Show Vice Chairman)

Jan Boomaars (Show President)

LIVESTOCK GATE OPENING HOURS

SATURDAY 8am - 6pm

All livestock must arrive at the Showground during this time and must remain until 5pm on Monday.

Alex Moss

Maria Naylor

Richard Pemble

Ruth Perry

Bill Peters

Sam Turner

Chloe Wood (Vice Chairman)

David Wood

Steve Blowey (Honorary Livestock Vet)

Linda Charlton (Honorary Treasurer)

Judy Whittaker (Show Director)

Meghan Rice-Wilson (Event Manager)

CAMPING PASSES

For those wishing to camp in the Livestock Parking Area in a caravan, tent or motorhome, camping passes can be purchased for £10. Passes must be displayed clearly.

REMEMBER TO BOOK YOUR PENS!

Each sheep pen is £5 - you must book and pay for all the pens you need at the time of making your entry. This includes kit pens.

If entering online, pens and camping passes are items for purchase in the ‘Shop’ area.

It’s easiest to enter online. Just visit www.edenbridge-show.co.uk to see the class listings and make your entry. Don’t forget to buy your membership first to qualify for great discounts on class fees.

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Any Other Continental Breed

Judge: Mr Frank Moffatt, Hampshire

Sunday 27th August 2023

Entry fee: Members £6, Non-Members £11

Prize money: 1st £20, 2nd £15, 3rd £10

Class S1: Ram, shearling or older

Class S2: Ram Lamb

Class S3: Shearling Ewe

Class S4: Ewe Lamb

Class S5: Best Pair

Any age or sex. Animals must have been entered into previous breed classes in this section.

Class S6: Group of Three

One animal must be the opposite sex to the other two. Animals must have been entered into previous breed classes in this section.

Class S7: Any Other Continental Breed Championship

1st and 2nd placed prize winners of classes S1 - S4 will be eligible to enter this championship.

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Any Other Native Longwool Breed

Judge: Mr Andrew Barr, Kent

Sunday 27th August 2023

Entry fee: Members £6, Non-Members £11

Prize money: 1st £20, 2nd £15, 3rd £10

Class S10: Ram, shearling or older

Class S11: Ram Lamb

Class S12: Shearling Ewe

Class S13: Ewe Lamb

Class S14: Best Pair

Any age or sex. Animals must have been entered into previous breed classes in this section.

Class S15: Group of Three

One animal must be the opposite sex to the other two. Animals must have been entered into previous breed classes in this section.

Class S16: Any Other Native Longwool Breed Championship

1st and 2nd placed prize winners of classes S10 - S13 will be eligible to enter this championship.

We’ve gone cashless!

With the exception of Young Handler classes, our prize payouts this year will be made directly into your bank account. That’s why we’re asking for your bank details on the entry form this year.

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Any Other Native Short Wool Breed

Judge: Mr John Coultrip, Kent

Sunday 27th August 2023

Entry fee: Members £6, Non-Members £11

Prize money: 1st £20, 2nd £15, 3rd £10

Class S19: Ram, shearling or older

Class S20: Ram Lamb

Class S21: Shearling Ewe

Class S22: Ewe Lamb

Class S23: Best Pair

Any age or sex. Animals must have been entered into previous breed classes in this section.

Class S24: Group of Three

One animal must be the opposite sex to the other two. Animals must have been entered into previous breed classes in this section.

Class S25: Any Other Native Short Wool Breed Championship

1st and 2nd placed prize winners of classes S19 - S22 will be eligible to enter this championship.

LONG SERVICE AWARDS - Make a nomination!

Open to agricultural, horticultural, forestry workers and grooms

Long service awards will be presented to the three longest serving employees who have completed a minimum of thirty years’ service without intermission on the same farm or estate or under the same employer.

Details giving dates of service and full names of employees, signed by the employer, should be sent to the Show Office no later than 28th July 20232. The Employer must be a member of the Society.

Application forms available from: Edenbridge & Oxted Agricultural Showcall 01342 832307 or email info@edenbridge-show.co.uk

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Badger Face - Torddu & Torwen

Judge: Miss Lucy Levinge, Herefordshire

Sunday 27th August 2023

Entry fee: Members £6, Non-Members £11

Prize money: 1st £20, 2nd £15, 3rd £10

This section is kindly sponsored by J S Services

Class S28: Ram, shearling or older

Class S29: Ram Lamb

Class S30: Shearling Ewe

Class S31: Ewe Lamb

Class S32: Best Pair

Any age or sex. Animals must have been entered into previous breed classes in this section.

Class S33: Group of Three

One animal to be the opposite sex of the other two. Animals must have been entered into previous breed classes in this section.

Class S34: Badger Face- Torddu & Torwen Championship

1st and 2nd prize winners of classes S28 - S31 will be eligible to enter this championship.

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Beltex

Judge: Mr Paul Tippetts, Shropshire

Sunday 27th August 2023

Entry fee: Members £6, Non-Members £11

Prize money: 1st £20, 2nd £15, 3rd £10

This section is kindly sponsored by Harry Hawkins & Partners

Class S37: Ram, shearling or older

Class S38: Ram Lamb

Class S39: Shearling Ewe

Class S40: Ewe Lamb

Class S41: Best Pair

Any age or sex. Animals must have been entered into previous breed classes in this section.

Class S42: Group of Three

One animal must be the opposite sex to the other two. Animals must have been entered into previous breed classes in this section.

Class S43: Beltex Championship

1st and 2nd placed prize winners of classes S37 - S40 will be eligible to enter this championship.

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Blue Texel

Judge: Mr Paul Tippetts, Shropshire

Sunday 27th August 2023

Entry fee: Members £6, Non-Members £11

Prize money: 1st £20, 2nd £15, 3rd £10

Class S46: Ram, shearling or older

Class S47: Ram Lamb

Class S48: Shearling Ewe

Class S49: Ewe Lamb

Class S50: Best Pair

Any age or sex. Animals must have been entered into previous breed classes in this section.

Class S51: Group of Three

One animal must be the opposite sex to the other two. Animals must have been entered into previous breed classes in this section.

Class S52: Blue Texel Championship

1st and 2nd placed prize winners of classes S46 - S49 will be eligible to enter this championship.

REMEMBER TO BOOK YOUR PENS!

Each sheep pen is £5 - you must book and pay for all the pens you need at the time of making your entry. This includes kit pens.

If entering online, pens and camping passes are items for purchase in the ‘Shop’ area.

It’s easiest to enter online. Just visit www.edenbridge-show.co.uk to see the class listings and make your entry. Don’t forget to buy your membership first to qualify for great discounts on class fees.

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British Down Breeds

Judge: Mr Mike Adams, Gloucestershire

Sunday 27th August 2023

Entry fee: Members £6, Non-Members £11

Prize money: 1st £20, 2nd £15, 3rd £10

The following breeds will be eligible to enter this section: Clun Forest, Dorset Down, Dorset Poll, Dorset Horn, Oxford Down, Ryeland, Shropshire, Suffolk, Wiltshire Horn.

Class S55: Ram, shearling or older

Class S56: Ram Lamb

Class S57: Shearling Ewe

Class S58: Ewe Lamb

Class S59: Best Pair

Any age or sex. Animals must have been entered into previous breed classes in this section.

Class S60: Group of Three

One animal must be the opposite sex to the other two. Animals must have been entered into previous breed classes in this section.

Class S61: British Down Breeds Championship

1st and 2nd placed prize winners of classes S55 - S58 will be eligible to enter this championship.

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Hampshire Down

Judge: Mr Mike Adams, Gloucestershire

Sunday 27th August 2023

Entry fee: Members £6, Non-Members £11

Prize money: 1st £20, 2nd £15, 3rd £10

This section is kindly sponsored by David & Viv Miles and by Agri Lloyd

Class S64: Ram, shearling or older

Class S65: Ram Lamb

Class S66: Shearling Ewe

Class S67: Ewe Lamb

Class S68: Best Pair

Any age or sex. Animals must have been entered into previous breed classes in this section.

Class S69: Group of Three

One animal must be the opposite sex to the other two. Animals must have been entered into previous breed classes in this section.

Class S70: Hampshire Down Championship

1st and 2nd placed prize winners of classes S64 - S67 will be eligible to enter this championship.

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Jacob

Judge: Mr John Coultrip, Kent

Sunday 27th August 2023

Entry fee: Members £6, Non-Members £11

Prize money: 1st £20, 2nd £15, 3rd £10

Class S73: Ram, shearling or older

Class S74: Ram Lamb

Class S75: Shearling Ewe

Class S76: Ewe Lamb

Class S77: Best Pair

Any age or sex. Animals must have been entered into previous breed classes in this section.

Class S78: Group of Three

One animal must be the opposite sex to the other two. Animals must have been entered into previous breed classes in this section.

Class S79: Jacob Championship

1st and 2nd placed prize winners of classes S73 - S76 will be eligible to enter this championship.

Discounts for Members

Membership of our Show is a great way to show your ongoing support and to stay up to date with all our news. Membership comes with various benefits for added value, including access to the Members’ Marquee area at the Show each year.

Affordability is key, with membership starting at just £45 per year. This brings our members exclusive discounts on entry fees and grants entry to the Show for both days. If you’re entering our sheep competition classes online and want to benefit from Member rates then make sure you select and buy your membership first before entering the classes.

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All Southdown Breeds

Judge: Ms Hannah Turner, Surrey

Sunday 27th August 2023

Entry fee: Members £6, Non-Members £11

Prize money: 1st £20, 2nd £15, 3rd £10

This section is kindly sponsored by Lambert & Foster

Class S82: Ram, shearling or older

Class S83: Ram Lamb

Class S84: Shearling Ewe

Class S85: Ewe Lamb

Class S86: Best Pair

Any age or sex. Animals must have been entered into previous breed classes in this section.

Class S87: Group of Three

One animal must be the opposite sex to the other two. Animals must have been entered into previous breed classes in this section.

Class S88: All Southdown Breeds Championship

1st and 2nd placed prize winners of classes S82 - S85 will be eligible to enter this championship.

The Southdown Sheep Society will award a special rosette to the best Southdown Sheep exhibited by a member of the society.

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Texel

Judge: Mr Frank Moffatt, Hampshire

Sunday 27th August 2023

Entry fee: Members £6, Non-Members £11

Prize money: 1st £20, 2nd £15, 3rd £10

This section is kindly sponsored by Mole Valley Farmers

Class S91: Ram, shearling or older

Class S92: Ram Lamb

Class S93: Shearling Ewe

Class S94: Ewe Lamb

Class S95: Best Pair

Any age or sex. Animals must have been entered into previous breed classes in this section.

Class S96: Group of Three

One animal must be the opposite sex to the other two. Animals must have been entered into previous breed classes in this section.

Class S97: Texel Championship

1st and 2nd placed prize winners of classes S91 - S94 will be eligible to enter this championship.

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Valais Blacknose

Judge: Mr Phil Garrod, Herefordshire

Sunday 27th August 2023

Entry fee: Members £6, Non-Members £11

Prize money: 1st £20, 2nd £15, 3rd £10

This section is kindly sponsored by Valais Blacknose Sheep Kent

Class S100: Ram, shearling or older

Class S101: Ram Lamb

Class S102: Shearling Ewe

Class S103: Ewe Lamb

Class S104: Best Pair

Any age or sex. Animals must have been entered into previous breed classes in this section.

Class S105: Group of Three

One animal must be the opposite sex to the other two. Animals must have been entered into previous breed classes in this section.

Class S106: Valais Blacknose Championship

1st and 2nd placed prize winners of classes S100 - S103 will be eligible to enter this championship.

Don’t forget the paperwork! All sheep will need to be checked in and out of our holding with our stewards.

CPH: 40/129/8000

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Commercial Breeding

Judge: Ms Rosie Russell, East Sussex

Sunday 27th August 2023

Entry fee: Members £6, Non-Members £11

Prize money: 1st £20, 2nd £15, 3rd £10

This section is kindly sponsored by Hobbs Parker

All commercial sheep to be shown untrimmed, only with necessary dagging. These classes will be judged within their pens.

Class S109: Pen of Three Butchers Lambs

To be sired by a continental ram

Class S110: Pen of Three Shearling Ewes

To be sired by a continental ram

Class S111: Pen of Three Butchers Lambs

To be sired by a native ram

Class S112: Pen of Three Shearling Ewes

To be sired by a native ram

Class S113: Commercial Breeding Championship

1st and 2nd placed prize winners of classes S100 - S103 will be eligible to enter this championship.

The Capenor Bowl (T66) will be presented to the Champion of the Commercial Breeding Classes.

Sevenoaks Fatstock Association will present a Challenge Cup (T135) to the best pen of butchers lambs (from classes S109 & S111)

Sevenoaks Fatstock Association will present a Challenge Cup (T134) to the best pen of shearling ewes. (from classes S110 & S112)

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Fleece

Judge: Mr Dan Guest, Kent

Sunday 27th August 2023

This section is kindly sponsored by Manteaux Clothing

Entry fee: £2

Prize money: 1st £10, 2nd £7.50, 3rd £5

All fleeces must be delivered to their boxes, ready to be judged by 8.00am on Sunday morning. Please check in with the fleece steward before placing your fleece in its box. Labels for each entry and a cwatalogue number will be provided upon check in.

Each exhibit shall consist of a single fleece of 2023 clip, which must have been grown on the sheep, the property of an exhibitor. Fleeces tied with string or any material other than wool itself will be disqualified. Please include which breed or cross the wool is in the notes section of your entry.

Class S116: British Long Wool and Lustre

To include Romney & Border Leicester

Class S117: British Short Wool

Class S118: Naturally Coloured Wool

Class S119: Any Other Breed or Cross of Wool Including continental

We’ve gone cashless!

With the exception of Young Handler classes, our prize payouts will be made directly into your bank account. That’s why we ask for your bank details on the entry form.

Junior Shepherd of the Year

Judge: Ms Stefanie Georgetti, Kent

Monday 28th August 2023

FREE ENTRY

Prize money: 1st £15, 2nd £10, 3rd £5

These classes are kindly sponsored by NFU South East Region

The championship is kindly sponsored by Mr D & Mrs J Masters

Judging will commence from 9.00am, with a full timetable available from the Chief Sheep Steward on Saturday 26th August.

These classes will be judged on the presentation and turnout of both sheep (40%) and handler (60%). Entries accepted from both accredited and nonaccredited sheep. Please note, if the handlers’ sheep are not entered in any of the previous breed classes, you MUST book pens for them.

Class S122: Junior Shepherd aged 8 years or under

Sheep or lamb any age, to be led on a halter

Class S123: Junior Shepherd aged 9 - 12 years

Sheep or lamb any age, to be led on a halter

Class S124: Junior Shepherd aged 13 - 15 years

Sheep or lamb any age, to be led on a halter

Class S125: Junior Shepherd aged 16 - 18 years

Sheep or lamb, any age, to be led on a halter

Class S126: Junior Shepherd of the Year Championship

1st and 2nd placed prize winners of classes S122 - S125 will be eligible for this championship.

Prizes: 1st - £20, The Champion Junior Shepherd will be presented with the D.A.R.T.O.P. Challenge Tankard (T154)

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SHEEP CHAMPIONSHIPS

These championships are kindly sponsored by BTF Partnership Judge: Mr William Price, Worcestershire

Monday 28th August 2023

Class S129: Champion Group of Three

The 1st and 2nd placed prize winners from the Group of Three classes held on Sunday in their respective section will be eligible for this championship.

Prizes: 1st - £50, 2nd - £25

The Champion Group of Three will be presented with the Masters Challenge Trophy (T153)

Class S130: Champion Pair

The 1st and 2nd placed prize winners from the Best Pair classes held on the Sunday in their respective section will be eligible for this championship.

Prizes: 1st - £50, 2nd - £25

The Champion Pair will be presented with the Wakeham Dawson and Harmer Challenge Trophy (T153)

Class S131: Supreme Sheep Championship

The Champion and Reserve Champion prize winners from the classes held on the Sunday in their respective section will be eligible for this Championship. Commercial Sheep are not eligible.

Prizes: 1st - £100, 2nd - £50

The Supreme Champion Sheep will be presented with the Roger Lugg Challenge Cup (T117)

GRAND PARADE OF LIVESTOCK

Main Ring - 1.15pm on Monday

Please note the new time!

Discounts for Members

Membership of our Show is a great way to show your ongoing support and to stay up to date with all our news. Membership comes with various benefits for added value, including access to the Members’ Marquee area at the Show each year.

Affordability is key, with membership starting at just £45 per year. This brings our members exclusive discounts on entry fees and grants entry to the Show for both days. If you’re entering our sheep competition classes online and want to benefit from Member rates then make sure you select and buy your membership first before entering the classes.

We issue newsletters for members to keep you in touch with our developments through the year.

Enjoy a drink from the Members’ bar, linger over a delicious two-course lunch or grab a lighter bite to eat whilst watching all the action in the Main Ring.

Could you become a sponsor?

You might have noticed that some of our competition classes have a sponsor who kindly contributes to the prize fund. Sponsors can be individuals or companies. We can offer a package of benefits to help you get the most from your support.

We acknowledge sponsors in our prize schedules (printed and online) and we can tailor a great sponsorship package to suit you that can increase your visibility with our competitors and visitors.

For more information and an informal chat about the opportunities for sponsorship then please call or email our Show Office.

Contact: Judy Whittaker, Show Director, on 01342 832307 or email: showdirector@edenbridge-show.co.uk

General Regulations

1. Entries for cattle, sheep & pigs may be made online at www.edenbridge-show.co.uk or on a printed entry form and must be delivered or sent to the Show Office, with the entry fee on or before the close of entries.

2. Goat entries may be made on a printed entry from which can be downloaded from the website. Goat entries should be emailed to the Chief Goat Steward, Rachel Fox, on rachelfoxuk2002@yahoo.co.uk or alternatively mailed c/o BGS, PO Box 137, Swanley, Kent BR8 9BW. All goat exhibits must be registered with the British Goat Society as in the ownership and in the name of the Exhibitor, the registered name and number being quoted on the entry form, and also the kidding date for goats in milk. The registered number of any goat initially entered as RAF (Registration Applied For) must be submitted to the Chief Steward before that goat competes.

3. All entry forms must be accurately filled and signed by the Exhibitor or their agent. An Exhibitor omitting to give information asked for on the entry form will be liable to have their entry rejected.

4. Every Exhibitor shall prove the correctness of their entry to the satisfaction of the Committee when called upon to do so, or failing to furnish the required proof, may be prohibited from exhibiting, and any prize awarded may be withheld and the award cancelled.

5. Exhibitors must declare where relevant if they are part of accredited health schemes.

6. All cattle, goat and pig entries must have been the bona fide property of the Exhibitor at least three calendar months before the show day, and at least one calendar month for sheep entries.

7. Definition of Exhibitor Bred: An animal is defined as “Exhibitor Bred” if it is born in the UK or Republic of Ireland and carries the owner’s prefix. This includes

animals born as a result of embryo transplant. An animal in joint ownership qualifies as Exhibitor Bred providing it has been jointly entered and one of the joint owners is the breeder.

8. It is the Exhibitor’s responsibility to ensure that they are eligible to compete in each class. Exhibitors will make an entry in the relevant class on the entry form provided or online. Details of the actual animal concerned will be entered by the Exhibitor on cards provided prior to the Show. This allows for substitution in case of illness.

9. Entry fees will be forfeited if the animal does not come forward for their class without a valid reason. A refund will be considered if the animal is medically unable to compete. A refund request will need to completed, in writing, within 1 month of the date of the Show. A vet’s certificate must be supplied with the refund request. Refunds will only be considered after the Show.

10. Should it become necessary to cancel the livestock classes owing to DEFRA regulations, the whole of the entrance fee paid by the Exhibitors of these classes will be refunded. In all classes the Committee reserves the right of rejection of the entry of any person and also the right of withholding any prize or prizes awarded.

11. The Committee reserves the right to restrict the number of entries in any class.

12. Handlers must be a minimum age of 4 years or over.

13. To be eligible to make entries at Members’ rates an Exhibitor must have paid the annual subscription for the current year, 2023. Members must have paid their membership prior to making their entry to ensure that they are eligible for Members’ rates.

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14. Cattle exhibitors will be eligible to receive a £20 transport levy for each animal forward over 12 months of age. Age determined at the date of the Show. The transport levy will be paid within 1 month after the Show.

15. Exhibitors in all classes must ensure they have sufficient stockmen in attendance, especially if multiple entries are made. Stockmen in charge of animals must be subject to the orders of the Stewards and must be in attendance during the whole period of the Show.

16. Exhibitors and their associated party must have the correct, valid wristbands in order to access the Showground. Additional wristbands may be purchased from the website at: www.edenbridge-show.co.uk

Pass Allocation

Animals Entered 1 – 4 5 - 6 7 +

Pass Allocation 2 3 4

17. For those wishing to camp, a camping/caravan permit can be purchased when making entries or at a later date. A camping pass will need to be purchased for a tent, motorhome or caravan that will take up additional space in the Livestock Car Park. Passes can be purchased for £10 and are valid for staying on site between 26th & 29th August 2023.

18. Penning Fees

Cattle Sheep Pigs Goats

£10 £5 £5 £10

19. Straw will be provided for the first bedding only. Livestock housed in marquees.

20. Penning fees will be refunded if an animal is medically unable to compete, providing the Exhibitor notifies the Show Office no less than 48 hours before the date of the Show.

21. Animals may arrive during Saturday 26th August

2023 (between 8.00am and 6.00pm) and must remain on the showground for the duration of the Show. No animal to be removed from its place in the Showground before 5.00pm on Monday 28th August 2023 without a written permit from the Show Office or the Chief Steward of their related section.

22. If any animal shall be proved to be suffering from any contagious or infectious disease at the time it is sent to the Show, the Exhibitor thereof shall indemnify the Society against all or any claims for losses sustained.

23. Animals must be shown according to their breed society and breed association standards and rules.

24. All Exhibitors are reminded to report the movement of livestock off their farm and then back onto their farm after the Show.

25. It is the Exhibitor’s responsibility to ensure that all current legislation is met with regards to showing any livestock. If in doubt, please contact Surrey Trading Standards (Tel: 0300 123 2329) https://www.surreycc. gov.uk/ business-and-consumers/trading-standards/ business-advice/animal-health

26. The following practices are not permitted for the purpose of the preparation of an animal for presentation at the Show:

• The infusion or injection of any drugs or any other substance or the insertion of any object into the teats, udder, blood vessels, muscles or under the skin of any animal or otherwise into an animal to restrict the flow of milk.

• The setting of the teats of an animal with any form of glue or other setting substance or any other action which alters the natural teat placement of an animal.

• The sealing of an animal’s teats with any form of glue or other substance which prevents a cow reducing pressure on her udder through natural leakage.

• Any surgery to the mammary system of an

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animal at any time during the life of the animal which is designed to alter its physical attributes, except the removal of supernumerary teats.

• Performing surgery of any kind to change the natural contour or appearance of the animal’s body, hide or hair. (Not included is the removal of warts and horns, clipping and dressing of hair and trimming of hooves).

• Roping udders and the use of objects to improve definition of the suspensory centre ligament physically or balancing the udder by any means other than by leaving naturally produced milk in any or all quarters.

• Filling an animal’s rumen unnaturally with liquid (tubing).

27. All cattle exhibitors are reminded that the passport must be brought to the Showground in respect of every animal along with pre-movement information if travelling from a TB1 area.

28. Sheep Exhibitors will note that all females of all breeds except Dorset Horn, Polled Dorset and Finnish Landrace to be exhibited are: 1) non-pregnant; 2) have not lambed within 30 days prior to attending the show; 3) not subject to procedures which change the seasonal breeding pattern.

29. All females of Dorset Horn, Polled Dorset and Finnish Landrace breeds must be accompanied by a declaration stating that each animal is 1) nonpregnant; 2) has not lambed in the previous 30 days.

30. All sheep, regardless of age or breed, must be ear tagged with the flock mark or herd mark prior to movement to the Show. Sheep exhibitors are reminded to complete their AML1 forms for sheep movements coming onto and leaving the Showground, plus MV Certificates if applicable.

31. The colouring of sheep wool will NOT be permitted on the Showground. The fleece must be dry upon arrival.

32. All pigs coming to the Show must be accompanied by an eAML2 form. Inbound and Outbound. NOTE: Electronic Movement LicensingeAML2 combine AML2 and FCI forms into one.

33. All goats in milk must have kidded or aborted a minimum of thirty (30) days prior to the Show. No pregnant goat will be admitted to the showground.

34. The show is open to goats from herds that are whole herd negative CAE tested within the twelve months prior to the show. Whole herd negative CAE tested means an entire herd in which all animals over one year old hold a current negative CAE test certificate, and all kids should have a current negative CAE test certificate for their dams. The show will also be open to herds that are registered as CAE Accredited under the Premium Sheep and Goat Health Scheme (PSGHS) operated by SRUC (Scotland’s Rural College, previously SAC). Exhibitors must ensure that they comply with the Scheme’s rules and conditions whilst on the showground. If any herds have had a positive CAE result, they must provide two clear whole herd tests, completed since the reactor has been culled. The tests must not be more than 12 months apart and not less than 6 months apart.

Exhibitors are advised that milk that has been through the communal weigh bucket should not be fed to kids, as this has been a factor in the spread of CAE

35. All goats in milk will be stripped out to the satisfaction of stewards by 7pm on Saturday 26th August 2023.

36. All animals receiving a prize, reserve or commended rosette will be required (under penalty of disqualification) to be ready to parade when required.

37. Trophies presented at the Show to be held for one year.

38. No one will be allowed in the ring while the Judges are engaged upon their awards, except those

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who have duties to perform.

39. The judges may withhold any prize where there is evident want of merit. No second prize will be awarded unless there are at least three entries in a class and two individual exhibitors, and no third prize unless there are at least five entries.

40. Any class may be cancelled or, where appropriate, amalgamated unless there are at least three entries.

41. A class is deemed to have commenced when an animal enters the ring, if the judge is then present in the ring. If the judge is not present then the class shall commence when the judge enters the ring.

42. Judges named in this Schedule have been appointed to act as such in events as indicated. The Committee reserves the right to appoint substitutes for any who may be unavoidably prevented from attending and all entries are accepted upon that understanding.

43. It is the responsibility of the exhibitor to note the name of the judge appointed for the classes they wish to enter and are advised, in the interests of all concerned, not knowingly to enter an animal bred by, previously owned by or with any connections to the judge appointed.

44. The decision of the judge is final.

45. Data given upon entry of any classes to Edenbridge & Oxted Agricultural Show will be retained and used to provide you with reasonable information about your participation and about the event in general. It may also be provided to various and relevant societies for checking eligibility, for publication of results and may be published in the Show’s catalogue, social media and website. By providing data you are giving permission for that data to be stored on the Show’s systems and databases. The Show’s Privacy Notice can be found on our website at www.edenbridge-show.co.uk. By entering

a competition class you permit the Show Organisers to use your name and photographs of your exhibit in our publicity material. This could be online, in print and could be supplied to third party media organisations for publication.

46. All objections must be made in writing to the Show Office within one hour of the termination of the judging of the classes in question on the day of the Show; such objection to be accompanied by a deposit of £5.00, this deposit to be forfeited in the event of the objection proving unfounded and/or frivolous.

47. In the event of an Exhibitor, or anyone connected with an Exhibitor, being guilty of improper or abusive behaviour towards their animal, any Official of the Society or the general public, then the Chairman, Chief Steward or Show Director shall have the power to order the offender to leave the showground and recommend that the Council shall refuse that person’s entries for future shows. Should an Exhibitor be aggrieved at such action they may lodge an objection in writing. Such objections shall be considered by a panel of not less than 3 members of the Society appointed by the Chairman or Vice-Chairman and their decision shall be final.

48. All of the Stewards and Committees are volunteers who dedicate their time to organising and running the Edenbridge & Oxted Agricultural Show. We kindly ask that you respect them during the event.

49. The Organisers of this show have taken reasonable precautions to ensure the health and safety of everyone present. For these measures to be effective, everyone must take all reasonable precautions to avoid and prevent accidents occurring and must obey the instructions of the Organisers and all the Officials and Stewards.

50. Neither the Society nor its officers or servants shall be liable for personal injury or loss of or damage to any property whatsoever happening to or arising out of the presence of any person at the Society’s

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Show and caused by the wrongful act or omission of the Society, its officers or servants, and it is a condition of entry to the Show that any person visiting the Show, including any Exhibitors, competitors or their servants shall indemnify the Society, its officers or servants against all liabilities, claims, proceedings, costs and demands arising out of such act or omission. The Show requires all exhibitors and competitors to hold third party liability insurance for the duration of the event.

51. The Event Safety Officer is the designated COVID-19 officer for the Show and will be assisted by the Show’s stewards, security and medical staff. The Show will implement any government restrictions and best practice advice required both during the buildup and operation of the Show. These may include social distancing, signage, hand sanitising stations, requirement to wear face masks, areas with limited access and controlled routes of flow.

52. The exhibitor assumes responsibility for ensuring that their exhibits and activities comply with all legal requirements and best practice advice as may be in place at the time of the event to protect the safety of exhibitors and public alike. Exhibitors undertake, if requested, to provide a specific risk assessment

relating to such compliance and to provide any personal protective equipment, signage and consumables such as masks and sanitiser etc as may be required or advised.

53.Force majeure: Whilst every effort will be made to ensure the event takes place as planned, if natural disaster, extreme weather, act of God, war, act or threat of terror, civil commotion, fire, disease or death of a monarch should prevent the Show from running or substantially curtail its activities the Show shall not be liable for any losses incurred and reserves the right to refuse refund of fees.

54. Failure to comply with any of the foregoing regulations could result in prize money being withheld, possible disqualification and refusal of entries in future years.

55. Should any questions arise not provided for in the foregoing rules and regulations, the same must be referred to the Committee, whose decision shall be final.

Don’t miss our Stockman’s Tent entertainment!

New for 2023 we welcome All Time Catering to our Stockman’s Restaurant with a delicious full English breakfast and full menu throughout each day for lunch and evening meal. They’ll be cooking using locally sourced ingredients and quality local meat with food available from Saturday evening.

The Stockman’s bar will be open from Friday night for our exhibitors, trade stands, volunteers and members to come and enjoy a drink. It’s run by Oxted bar hire business Hops & Bubbles once again and it’ll be fully stocked to include a great selection of amazing local ales.

On Saturday night we bring you everyone’s favourite, the King of the Decks, DJ Mossy to get the party started with a bang. Then on Sunday night we’ve got a full live band playing well-known tunes to get everyone up on the dance floor for an unforgettable night of fun.